BATH TIME!

Daniel taught Morgan how to splash in the bath and now taking a bath is her favorite activity. She often cries when we take her out but we can't leave her in for too long because she gets too cold. Of course getting cold only seems to bother us and not her.

America's Favorite Pastime!

My nephew Chase is playing for the New York Yankees this year. Morgan is a big fan and enjoys going to his games.



Please take note of the shirt that has the New York Yankees' emblem and is also bedazzled with blue rhinestones made by none other than my sister Dusty (Chase's mom).


What a good Aunt!

Morgan had just accidentally said "Hi" and Chase was astonished that she said her first word even though it doesn't count because she didn't mean to. I have to confess that we didn't actually make the game this day because the other team forfeited but we were already dressed so the least we could do was take pictures.

Busy Day!

My brother Britt and his family visited from Missouri this past week.


This is Britt's wife Julie and their second daughter Allyson. To add to the craziness of Daniel's two brothers' wives having babies within a month or two of Morgan, Britt and Julie had Allyson 6 weeks before Morgan. I love that there are so many cousins within a couple of months of each other. I just wish we all lived closer!


Morgan at her 6 month check-up. She did great! Only a little crying. Surprising she didn't even cry with one of her two shots. I think the poor thing is used to getting pricked during her monthly blood checks. By the way, the last time we took her to the Children's Hospital in Fresno they said that Morgan no longer needed to get her blood checked because they were confident that whatever was causing the problem with her white blood cell count had rectified itself.


This is Britt and Julie's first daughter Nicole with Morgan's pediatrician. The whole family came with us to Morgan's appointment because Morgan's Pediatrician used to be Nicole's Pediatrician. He was also my sister's son's Pediatrician when he was little. I guess we're keeping it in the family.

I just had to add this picture because I thought Morgan looked cute. I'm starting to notice Morgan has her pacifier in a lot of these pictures. I think we may be overdoing it with the pacifier.

I think it's safe to say that she likes her new bouncer.

First Visit to Nana and Papa's House!

Morgan liked Nana and Papa's bath! The bath Daniel and I bought her is already getting a little small.


Hanging out with Nana. My mother is going to kill me for posting this picture. She was laid up on the couch with a broken leg. She made me promise that I was only taking a picture of Morgan and not her. I wish she knew how beautiful she looks smiling at Morgan. I love this picture! Sorry Mom!

Time with Papa, after his fishing trip of course! We won't talk about the fact that Dad caught seven and Daniel caught zero......

Morgan looking cute.
Great memories! Can't wait to do it again soon!

Grandpa & Abi's Visit

A few weeks ago Daniel's father Steve and his wife Dorothea visited us for the weekend. Daniel and I were so excited for them to meet Morgan for the first time!

We were able to do a lot of "firsts" that weekend.

FIRST TRIP TO THE PARK...

FIRST TIME FEEDING THE DUCKS (SORT OF)...


FIRST RESTAURANT...

We had a great time and can't wait for the next visit! Hopefully we'll be able to make it out to the Midwest soon. Thanks for the great visit, Steve and Dorothea!

HAPPY EASTER!

Morgan had a great first Easter! Here she is in her little Easter dress after church and lunch.

Morgan seemed to like her Easter basket. This was right before she knocked it over and all the eggs fell out. Nana and Papa sent her some candy, hats, and much needed sunscreen but the Easter Bunny accidently ate her candy before she ever even got to see it.

Morgan is......

MORGAN IS A GOOD SLEEPER!

Morgan has slept through the night pretty much since we first put her in her crib a few months ago. We put her down around 8 or 9 every night and we have to wake her up around 5 or 5:30 to feed her every morning. On weekends she even goes back to sleep after her 5 am feeding until around 9 am when we wake her up to feed her again. We lay her in her crib at night and she goes to sleep without any fussing 6 out of 7 nights. Now, if only the same were true for naps!

MORGAN IS A DADDY LOVER!

If dad's in the room, you can bet that's who Morgan is looking at. She will crook her neck just to spot dad and give him a big smile. Daddy is good about playing with Morgan and I know she appreciates it!

MORGAN IS HAPPY!

Morgan's favorite thing to do right now is smile! All you have to do is give her a big smile and she'll return the favor. Morgan smiles with her whole body! Her eyes and face light up with every smile.

MORGAN IS PETITE!

Last time Morgan was weighed she weighed only around 12 pounds but was already 24 inches long. She's only in about the 3rd percentile for weight but was in the 41st percentile for height. Maybe she'll be tall and lean like her daddy!

MORGAN IS A MIRACLE!

Being a parent is the hardest thing I've done but it's definitely the most rewarding. Who knew it would feel this good!